'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
Summary
A wildfire has been burning for two weeks in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, destroying about 10 square miles of land including moorland and forest. Firefighters, volunteers, and helicopters are still working to control the fire, and cooler weather or rain is hoped to help stop it.Key Facts
- The wildfire started near Glenmore village on 15 July 2026.
- About 10 square miles (25 square kilometers) of land including moorland and forest have burned.
- The fire has severely damaged RSPB Scotland’s Loch Garten Nature Reserve, home to 5,000 species.
- More than 500 firefighters, supported by volunteers and helicopter water drops, have been fighting the fire.
- Police Scotland declared the event a "major incident" due to its size and impact.
- The fire has caused evacuations of nearby residents and campsites.
- Hot spots remain in the peat soil that can reignite with wind.
- It may take weeks before the fire is completely extinguished.
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